I know that apple maggots leave brown feeding trails inside apples; you can see the trails as soon as you cut the apple. However, does anyone know if the veins that turn brown after exposure to air are also indicitive of apple maggots? I'm canning, and I don't like the idea of apple maggot trails being included in my applesauce (I know it won't hurt anyone, but, YUCK)!
2006-09-13 18:48:59 · 3 answers · asked by 5fuzzybears 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
how about this instead of maggot trails(besides the pencil lead sized borer hole). theyre feeder veins running through the apple and the apples are slighty over ripe and starting to rot from the inside out as apples do. to stop them from turnin more brown as you cut them up dip them in straight real lemon brand lemon juice, it acts as a sealant - preservittive. if you do have some apples w/ borer holes, you could use them - just call it natural apple sauce
2006-09-13 20:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by rugbumpr69@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish I could help more, but this is the only thing I could find:
"After the maggots emerge they feed on the apple, tunneling through the flesh and leaving tiny brown trails."
So, from that, I would guess yes.
2006-09-14 02:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by < Roger That > 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think about it and your stomach won't turn
2006-09-14 01:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by LVieau 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋